"2009-10-04T00:00:00"^^ . . "1"^^ . . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . "Although it was a weeknight and Las Vegas itself was not crowded, a reservation was recommended -- and it was needed because this place was full or very close to it. All the customers were smiling and having a fine time. It was hard to choose from the extensive menu because everything sounded so good, and the plates of the other diners all looked wonderful. The more expensive dishes are gargantuan while the less expensive ones are merely huge.\n\nI decided on pasta alla Nora since it is something I couldn't get elsewhere. It is spaghetti covered with meat sauce, cheeses, and pesto (which I didn't notice if it was present), then topped with bite-sized slices of eggplant and baked or more likely broiled. If you like eggplant, it's heavenly. It looked like a manageable portion to begin with; I actually breathed a sigh of relief that I wouldn't be overwhelmed. However, I ended up bringing half of it home with me; it was much bigger than it looked. My friend ordered the fettucine carbonara, and we both agreed it was the best we'd ever tasted. We both loved the garlic bread.\n\nBefore we ordered a bottle of wine, we asked whether it could be capped and taken home if we didn't drink it all. Our waiter had to go and check; yes, we could. The bottle we ordered was sold out, so he substituted another wine and reduced the price for us. Great service and a really sweet waiter.\n\nI'd love to try the pizza as well as everything else on the menu. Delicious!"^^ . "1"^^ . .